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Chicken Kofta Kebabs
5 from 30 votes

Chicken Kofta Kebabs

Chicken Kofta Kebabs are spiced ground chicken mixed with shredded zucchini, fresh herbs, and garlic, formed onto soaked wooden skewers and grilled until juicy and cooked through. They’re served with a tangy sumac dressing featuring pomegranate molasses and lemon juice, alongside traditional accompaniments like tzatziki, pita bread, and pickled red onions. The fresh herbs and spices give these kebabs a balanced flavor profile and a moist texture.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
46 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For the Kefta
  • 1 zucchini medium
  • 1 pound ground chicken white or dark meat
  • ⅓ cup scallions sliced
  • ⅓ cup mint chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 12 wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes, small
For the Sumac Dressing
  • 4 teaspoons sumac soaked in 4 teaspoons warm water for 15 minutes, ground
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
To Serve
  • tzatziki
  • pita bread
  • red onion pickled
  • hummus
  • jalapeno pepper charred

Instructions

For the Kefta
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  1. Grate zucchini, combine with ½ teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix together zucchini and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 12 pieces, then with damp hands, shape around 12 soaked skewers.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high, brush the kebabs with a bit of oil, then grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
For the Dressing
  1. In another smaller bowl, water with soaked sumac, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, garlic, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Whisk to combine and season with salt as needed.
  2. Drizzle the dressing on top of the chicken and serve with all the accouterments.

Notes

  • If you don't have skewers, shape the kofta mixture into patties and grill them instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 17g (85%) Trans Fat 0.05g (3%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 846mg (35%) Potassium 601mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 188IU (4%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 846mg 35%
Potassium 601mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 188IU 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.